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Form 10-300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Hawaii COUNTY: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Kauai INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER (Type all entries — complete applicable sections) Waioli Mission AND/OR HISTORIC: STREET AND NUMBER: Hanalei CODE COUNTY: Hawaii 15 .. Kauai 007 Illlillllllliiijlli CATEGORY ACCESSIBLE OWNERSHIP STATUS (Check One) TO THE PUBLIC B2 District Q Building D Public Public Acquisition: S Occupied Yes: ,, . , 0 Restricted O Site Q Structure Xl Private [| In Process Unoccupied x , . I 1 Unrestricted D Object D Both | | Being Considered j j Preservation work L- J in progress ' ' PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) 1 I Agricultural [~~1 Government [~[ Park Transportation CH Comments Q Commercial D Industrial |Xj Private Residence Other (Specify) n Educational D Military |XJ Religious | | Entertainment B3 Museum Q Scientific OWNER'S NAME: Waioli Mission, Inc. and Waioli Hui 1 ia Church STREET AND NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: Hanalei Hawaii COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: Bureau of Conveyances, Tax Office Annex STREET AND NUMBER: 403 S. Queen Street CITY OR TOWN: Honolulu Hawaii TITLE OF SURVEY: Historic Hawaiian Buildings Survey DATE OF SURVEY-. TMT D Federal QCState DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: Library of Congress STREET AND NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: Washington District of Col (Check One) Excellent CD Good Q Fair [~[ Deteriorated [~1 Ruins [I] Unexposed (Check One) fChec/c One) Altered Q Unaltered Moved |X| Original Site T-REs" RESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE Mission District consists of two adjoining parcels "of" land. The first is the Waioli Mission itself, which is 17 acres in size. On it stand four buildings, the main Waioli Mission Residence (1836) , a garage, and two caretakers cottages The three latter buildings are constructed in such a manner that they fit into the general architectural style of the Mission Residence. The second portion of the district is the church property, less than three acres in size. On it stand the old Waioli Hui'ia Church (1841), the new Waioli Hui'ia Church (1912), and a parsonage associated with the newer church. The district has an incomparable setting in the lush Hanalei Valley on Kauai. The grounds are bounded on the makai (sea ward) side by the Kauai Belt Highway, and on the mauka (inland) side by taro fields and foothills leading to sheer cliffs. Old Waioli Hui'ia Church The Old Waioli Hui'ia Church is actually the third church built on its site. The first was a huge thatch structure built by the local populace when they heard that a permament missionary was to be sent to them. It was constructed in 1832, but destroyed by fire in 1834, just prior to the arrival of the Rev. William Alexander. He immediately built another similar structure, but it was destroyed by a storm In 1837. In 1841, Rev. Alexander dedicated the present Old Waioli Huiiria Church. The Old Waioli Hui'ia Church is an imposing structure, with a main interior space of 35 by 70 feet, to which a small kitchen wing was added in 1934. An open lanai (porch) surrounds the building on three sides, with wood posts supporting the eave of the tall, high-pitched roof. The pitch is broken over the plate line with a lesser slope above the lanai. This type of roof, a modified copy of the type of roof used in early Hawaii an structures, is referred to now as the "modern" Hawaiian roof. The original roof was thatch, later replaced by shingles then galvanized iron, then back to shingles, which now cover it The walls are of wood frame with rough textured lath and plas ter on the interior and exterior, which is painted white. Roof beams are of native lumber, brought from the mountains surround ing Hanalei, and cut to shape by local carpenters. A wood floor and ceiling were added later. Shortly after the church was dedicated, a belfry was construct ed behind the main structure. Its architecture is similar, and it stands twenty-four feet in height. (continued) PERIOD (Chech One or More as Appropriate) f~| Pre-Columbian | l~l 16th Century 18th Century Q 20th Century n 15th Century D 17th Century 19th Century SPECIFIC DATE(S) (It Applicable and Known) 1832 ,1841 ,1912, 19 2 ]T AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate) Aboriginal f~1 Education r ] Political -Rearming (~1 Prehistoric I 1 Engineering [X; Religion/Phi S Historic [ [ Industry losophy [~1 Agriculture t [ Inventfon [ j Science [2| Architecture I[ Landscape [ [ Sculpture D Art Architecture [ I Social/Human [ j Literature [ { Commerce itarian [ j Communications j 1 Military C] Theater [ ( Conservation n MUSIC I I Transportation TATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Waioli .Mission Church is a unique example of early indigenous Hawaiian architecture combined with 19th century technology to create a style which came to be known as "modern" Hawaiian. This building is one of the few existing structures dating from the early 19th century which was a prototype for many early 20th century buildings in Hawaii. The church is in fair condition and is receiving regular main u tenance. As the center of mission activities on the Hanalei side of Kauai, Waioli Church and Mission House played an important role in the history of that part of the island. Presently, Waioli Church is the oldest (1841) church on the Island of Kauai and the whole mission complex is retained in excellent, livable condition despite its age and the deteriorating effects of the weather on Kauai. LU LLJ Architecturally, Waioli Church and Mission House are signifi cant in Hawaii as examples of early missionary building skills and design. The house is an outstanding example of missionary architecture. It is sophisticated in structure and form for such an early date (1136), and the large rooms with single span beams show an understanding of the technology of construction. Although it has been renovated and restored, it has retained its original quality and character due no doubt to the efforts of the restoration architect, Hart Wood. This restoration is an example of a talented architect restraining his creative abilities to restore the basic forms and simplicity of the original buildings. The job was admirably done. The original Waioli Church is also an outstanding example of early missionary architecture, but shows an adaption of New England construction techniques to the unique requirements of the Hawaiian environment. The structure is one of the original of what has become known as the "Hawaiian roof" style, and has been copied and adapted in many more modern buildings. (A "Hawaiian" roof is one having a wide overhand and high pitch. This has the insulating quality of interior space between the interior ceiling and the actual roof. (continued) Memoirs of Rev. W. P. Alexander, ed. James M. Alexander, Pacific Press Publishing Company, 1888. W. P. Alexander in Kentucky, the Marquesas, Hawaii, Mary C. Alexander, Honolulu, 1934. A record of the descendents of Abner and Lucy Hart Wilcox of Hawaii, 1836-1950, compiled by Elsie Hart Wilcox, Honolulu, 1950. LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY ' ) DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTY , OF LESS THAN TF.N ACRES ————————— ————————————————————————— ———————————————————————— [ CORNER LATITUDE LONGITUDE LATITUDE LONGITUDE Degrees Minutes Seconds Degrees Minutes Seconds Degrees Minutes Seconds Degrees Minutes Seconds NW 22° 12 ' 17 " 159° 30' 19" 0 • « o ' » NE 22° 12 ' 15 " 159° 30' 13" SE 22° 12 ' 06 " 159° 30' 9" sw 22 Q 12 ' 05 ' 1 ^ qo ^0' 1 5" APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: .. _ |LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUN TY^Q4=H>U1ARI ES STATE: CODE COUNTY s\ \ t>jj— LV^/ T^x. ' CODE rn /*\x xv ^ix^?\ m STATE: CODE COUNTY: /\X £^7?/fV* X^ \ CODE /(Vy/ ^$i* ' " ^ U V«-"*\ / **"*! ' 7 ^ — \ STATE: CODE COUNTY: 1 . /> - } ——— ! CODE L —— ( /\ / ~ ' /Q**. i } CO \ttfi\ f?f°*^f 'CjAt * //\3/ STATE: CODE COUNTY: \ \ ^'^7* 'C /\/ CODE H X-^x ^ x^C/ PO c NAME AND TITLE: "^"'-^^L^L-^^^ Gary T. Cummins, Historian n ORGANIZATION DATE H Dept. of Land & Nat. Resources, Div. of State Parks Mar. 24, STREET AND NUMBER: 1973 O 465 S. King Street CITY OR TOWN: STATE CODE Honolulu Hawaii 15 :'4::$:::'£::::C:^-:AVT:lR:''''i':"::i:'^^ :l::f^::A:'-;l'::l-?T[:K!I: • -•••••••'••'-•x:x-'::v::x:::::': :' ^J^fcV^^^^l^f^l^^lEx-il&'fciWttO: •.•:•'.-:•: :•:•••••:• As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na I hereby certify that this property is included in the tional Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law National Register. 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. The recommended Chief, Office of Archeology an/f Historic Preservation level of significance of this nomination is: NationaL-^] State [g] Local Q t S SUNAO KIDCk. ^L/_^ ATTEST: ^Q Title Chairman " Board of Land & Natural Resources Date May 9, 1973 // / //^ ^k / ' ^^ £ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Hawaii ATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Kauai INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER (Continuation Sheet) -tfut buildings and overall surroundings and grounds comple ment the two major structures. The grounds includes the new Waioli Hui'ia Church (1912), built to satisfy the Hawaiian members of the congregation who wanted a "real" church with stained glass windows and a spire; a garage and two caretakers cottages. The setting and backdrop are breathtaking, and the Mission Complex takes advantage of this, having its lanais and open areas oriented in this direction. Waioli Mission House: The overall appearnace of the Waioli Mission House is that of a shingle-roofed, white painted, early 19th century clapboard farmhouse that had been built onto as the family grew in size.